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Asbestos Artex Removal in Wormley, Surrey
Artex removal in Wormley: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal in Wormley
Artex removal near Wormley
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Rural homes near Wormley have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Wormley (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Wormley
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Keeping things safe:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Wormley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Places near Wormley
What else we do in Wormley
How we price Artex removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
Send us the address in Wormley, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Textured ceilings in Wormley
Wormley is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wormley contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For rented flats close to Witley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Wormley, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Wormley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Petworth Road, Robin Way and Brook Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Sandhills (1 mile west), Hambledon (1 mile east), Brook (1 mile west), Witley (1 mile north) and Chiddingfold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (3.7 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Wormley includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Wormley include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (0.9 miles north) and Rodborough (1.9 miles north)
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions
For a school such as King Edward's School Witley, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What isn’t included
Wormley questions
How far is Wormley from London?
Wormley is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site